We are aware of the enthusiasm and excitement that everyone has for the Asia Pacific Yo-yo Championships, also affectionately known as “AP”. There has been a lot of speculation about where and when it will be held and this goes to show that the spinning scene has been thriving, serving a great motivation for us all.
Our initial plan was to continue this year following the success of 2008 where everyone had a great time. However, due to adverse economic conditions, it has been an uphill battle for our organising team to secure an appropriate venue and sponsorships from corporate sponsors. One of the main problems was because AP was traditionally held in the festive peak season, clashing with several other major events. This puts us at a disadvantage as we are competing with other more established events for venue and funding.
We have identified this as a yearly problem and we had an early discussion with the leading representatives of participating countries, together with the feedback gathered from previous participants, it seems the solution would be to revamp the event and shift the competition period to an off-peak season of the year. Due to different variations of holidays and exam periods of different countries, our collected information shows that end March will accommodate most people. We understand that some countries may be affected by this shift but we will try our best to fine tune this event constantly.
The organizing team deeply regrets for causing any disappointment for the postponement of AP but we strongly believe this move will be for the better good. We thank you all for the patience and your continuous support. Let us all train hard and gather together in end March 2010 in Singapore to showcase the true spirit of spinning to the World. Further details will be released towards the event.
please help to circulate this information around. If you have any questions regarding this event, please feel free to send them to: info@asiapacyoyo.com
AP was GREAT, huge thanks to Colin and crew! and also thanks to all the competitors and everyone, without you guys this will not be possible. its nice meeting players from different country, hanging around the hotel lobby, and sharing news in the hotel room~ apology, i din’t have any picture to share… but i do have some freestyle from the 3rd day, i couldn’t get a proper spot on the 2nd day. i’ll upload it on vimeo and youtube. hope you guys enjoy AP2008 as much as i do! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
AP08 Post Event Bash is confirmed and will be held on Sunday night from 7.30 to 11.30pm at “Scape”. The venue is just 5mins walk away from Ngee Ann City. Players are advised to have their dinner nearby before proceeding to the Bash.
Admission is free and we have booked the space for our private party. Just chill, hang out and have fun for the remaining few hours in Singapore.
Guys, for those who’re planning to fetch Naoto Okada and Shuhei Kanai, their flight arrival is 2008-10-31 01:45:00 (1.45AM). not afternoon. I understand its very late/early, but anyone who can help fetch them would be very much appreciated, as they can’t really speak enlish well. the message is forward by Buko.
Hi Guys, if anyone is free to help fetch the foreign players, please notify colin, do check the Flight Arrival Details page for more info on the time of arrival.
I understand everybody is crazy about meeting the japanese players, but please do try to detail a few group as they don’t come all together.
Thanks.
Singapore has been training hard, be it FAST Challenge or prelim/final Freestyle.
I sense some extreme play coming, few Hayabusa broke, saw a yoyo with 3 dice tied to it lying on the floor, crazy 1min no return routine, 10 tricks in 8.4 secs, wrap gloves tore… i made some of that up. enjoy the pictures!
